Using portable fire extinguishers, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s deputies quickly contained a grass fire that threatened businesses and nearby propane tanks at the Junction Shopping Center in East Sonora, California. While the Sheriff’s deputies were leaving Tuolumne County Jail they saw large plumes of smoke in the distance. They responded to the scene with portable fire extinguishers which they used to prevent the flames from advancing until the fire department arrived. Through quick action and interagency coordination with Cal Fire and the Tuolumne County Fire Department, the blaze was successfully extinguished without injuries or structural damage.
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